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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 2017
Page
1
A reader asked if the new 330 acre industrial park site near Ottawa falls within city limits and thus under city ordinances. Wynnde Lee, Ottawa’s director of community development, confirmed the site is inside the city and noted farming activity nearby and a forthcoming joint city county project at Proximity Park.
Greg Kendall showcases Ottawa Warner Industries engines from the early 1900s at the 23rd Annual Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show in Forest Park Ottawa running through Sunday. Kendall, collecting for five years, explains Warner’s foundry era and the engines powered farms before electrification. He notes most machines are 100 years old with original parts and seeks mid range sizes between 2.5 and 10 horsepower.
Franklin County commissioners on Wednesday directed staff to study adding conditions to a special use permit for the Ottawa Coop grain bunkers. Proposed bunkers would cover two 150 by 400 foot grounds to store about 1.2 million bushels, with dust control, traffic routing, spoilage removal, and noise limits under review.
Proposal for additional grain storage would keep Franklin County corn within the county rather than shipping part to Edgerton. Landowners fear increased truck traffic will raise dust and raise safety concerns at the Reno Texas intersection. county officials discuss conditions and route possibilities while weighing approval.
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